Reports of the Confederate Flag Flying in 1866 Threaten a Fragile Peace
New for October 2026
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8m 30s
After four years of all-consuming war, Americans entered into a new and uncertain period of Reconstruction. Early in the transition, in 1866, reports of the Confederate flag flying in different parts of the country set off alarm bells. Here's the story.
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